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for Helen Barton
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Joan Snyder (aka) Mayle
April 10, 2008
Sister Helen and her Friends were frequent visitors of the Clarence Senior High School Band Concerts. Her vibrance and sincerity was always welcomed in the Music Dept. office and at the concerts.
She will be remembered for her gracious visits to the Music Dept.
Sister Karen Shaver SSJ
April 3, 2008
To the Barton family:
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my good friend and sister, Sister Helen Barton. Many years ago we discovered that we shared the same birthday and it was always a reason to get together to celebrate, most of the time informally, but of later years she would tell me that I was much better at sending cards than she was, so I would get a very "hushed" phone call to let me know she hadn't forgotten. Several years ago, she planned to make it up to me with a special luncheon engagement; being the meticulous person she was, it had all been arranged at the restaurant, right down to the last detail. We had a marvelous time with promises to do it again which never materialized.
We worked together at MSJA and had great memories of people and situations to which she constantly referred and if a name or a word didn't come to her right away, she'd give me a call.
I'm so sorry that I was not able to attend her funeral to joyously send her on her way but I will always remember and treasure her many kindnesses.
Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Karen Shaver SSJ
Julie Becht
March 31, 2008
Twenty years ago when I worked at MSJA with Sr. Helen, we would share lunch nearly everyday. We met in her office area, surrounded by all the audiovisual equipment, for which she was responsible, and for which she so painstakingly cared. When the Mount closed, I dearly missed our interactions, and we remained in contact through cards, notes and an occasional phone call.
Always proper and poised, her attire and appearance no less than impeccable, Sr. Helen's quiet demeanor concealed a marvelous sense of humor. Her trademark laugh would make anyone chuckle. Her mischievous smile is one of the things I will always remember.
She always spoke of her family and fellow SSJs with great fondness. During each of our conversations, she would graciously ask about my family, remembering minor details I shared about them along the way.
A few years ago, when I became ill, Sr. Helen very matter-of-factly said "My dear, I will pray for you because that is what we do." I instantly felt better.
I will always smile when I think of her and be grateful our friendship was not "short-lived."
Mave Milligan
March 30, 2008
To the Sisters of St. Joseph:
Thank you for all your tender loving care of our Aunt Sister Helen all of these years.
She was always so grateful for her home with you all. We will miss our visits to the Residence and most of all our amazing Aunt Sister. She was with our family through so many decades and will always be part of our happiest memories.
Thank you again for your love and kindness in her final days.
Kindly,
Mavourneen (Mave) Barton Milligan
Neice from Williamsville, NY
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